In ancient Egypt, paint was sourced from minerals, such as ocre, that were then ground into a powder, according to research ...

In ancient Egypt, paint was sourced from minerals, such as ocre, that were then ground into a powder, according to research from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. However, the color blue — which ...

Along with museums, there are plenty of contemporary art galleries in Cairo, many of which are in Zamalek on Gezira island in ...

Archaeologists have unearthed the sword of Ramses II, one of Egypt’s most renowned pharaohs, during recent excavations in ...

The study of celestial objects ran throughout ancient Egyptian culture. Religious events were fixed by the movements of the sun and moon, star charts were carved into the lids of tombs, and the ...

Ancient artefacts tell of some of the most advanced civilisations in history, a touchstone for future generations to ...

REIMAGINE: HIMALAYAN ART NOW Your last chance to visit the final show — a roundup of work by contemporary artists of ...

Scientists have recreated Cleopatra's favorite perfume from a recipe written in Ancient Greek nearly 2,000 years ago.

Whether you want to learn about ancient civilisations, political movements or historical dynasties, there are so many places ...

The pharaonic bust of Queen Nefertiti was uncovered in 1912 by a German team and then shipped to Berlin. A prominent Egyptian archaeologist has demanded its return, along with the Rosetta Stone and ...